After 18 years, Europe's largest nuclear reactor starts regular output
Apr 15, 2023 · Finland's much-delayed Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) nuclear reactor, Europe's largest, began regular output early on Sunday, its operator said, boosting energy security in a region to which...
Europe's most powerful nuclear reactor kicks off in Finland
Apr 16, 2023 · Finland’s much-delayed and costly new nuclear reactor, Europe’s most powerful by production capacity, has completed a test phase lasting over a year and started regular output, boosting the Nordic country’s electricity self-sufficiency significantly.
Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant - Wikipedia
The Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant (Finnish: Olkiluodon ydinvoimalaitos, Swedish: Olkiluoto kärnkraftverk) is one of Finland's two nuclear power plants, the other being the two-unit Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant.
Finland's plan to bury spent nuclear fuel for 100,000 years - BBC
Jul 14, 2023 · Finland is on the verge of becoming the first nation to bury spent nuclear fuel rods deep underground for the long term. Erika Benke visits the Onkalo site to find out more.
Finland’s nuclear and renewable power strengths provide a solid ...
May 5, 2023 · Finland plans to achieve carbon neutrality by maintaining a high share of nuclear energy, increasing the role of renewables in power generation and heat production, improving energy efficiency, and electrifying sectors such as industry and transport.
Finland's new nuclear reactor: What does it mean for ... - Euronews
Apr 17, 2023 · Finland now has five nuclear reactors in two power plants located on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Combined, they cover more than 40 per cent of the nation's electricity demand.
OL3 - TVO
The greatest single climate act in Finland, the Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) plant unit, has been taken into use in Olkiluoto. With the commissioning of the third most powerful nuclear power unit in the world, approximately 30% of Finland’s electricity come from one island, where the entire lifecycle of nuclear power is managed.
Finland 2022 - IAEA
Finland has four nuclear power units in operation and is planning expansion of existing programmes; one unit is under commissioning at the Olkiluoto 3 site, with an expected capacity of 1650 MW. The Hanhikivi 1 project has been cancelled by the company Fennovoima Oy.
Europe's largest nuclear reactor starts production in Finland after …
Apr 17, 2023 · Finland now has five nuclear reactors in two power plants located on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Combined, they cover more than 40% of the nation's electricity demand.
Nuclear power helps bring down electricity prices by 75% in Finland …
May 14, 2023 · The start of a much-delayed nuclear plant in Finland has helped bring down electricity prices by more than 75 per cent in the Nordic country. The Olkiluoto 3 (OL3), Europe’s first new nuclear plant in 16 years, began operating in April and is capable of meeting up to 15 per cent of the country’s power demand.